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Eatl of Carnarvon throughout as a Mason , the Chairman said , I have now heartfelt joy to ask you to drink " The Health of our most excellent Brother the Earl of Carnarvon , the Grand Officers , past and present , and couple with that toast the health of our Bro . Col . Burdett . The

toast was hig hly honoured . Bro . Col . Burdett on rising said : Worship ful Sir and brethren all , It gives me very great pleasure to return thanks for the . Grand Officers . 1 have been highly gratified with what I have seen to night . Young as this lodge is , it is holding a high position in

Freemasonry , there is an earnestness displayed to carry out the beauties of Masonry , and the younger brethren present have every opportunity to be led in the way they should go . I am very happy to see so many officers of the province here . The working 1 have seen this day has

been excellent , and I feel confident that if the younger brethren will follow the example that has been shown to them , they will rise in Masonry and add lustre to it . I am very happy to be here in this province , happy that we have some connection with Middlesex . It is a

verygood thing that we are able to visit each other . I certainly think 1 have received a benefit from coming here to-night , and 1 thank you sincerely for the very kind manner in which you have received the toast of the Grand Officers , and the ? high compliment yon have paid me . Again I beg to thank you . The Chairman : I now rise

to propose "The Health of the Provincial Grand Master for Essex , the Rig ht Worshipful Bro . Robert J . Bagshaw , " after whom this lodge is named . He has expressed himself well pleased with the working of this lodge , and lias become a member of it . We felt very much gratified when he informed us that this , the Bagshaw ,

was the only lodge of which he was a subscribing member . Wc all regret to hear of his declining health . It was very painful to us , when at Grand Lodge , to see such a change . I trust he may be spared to do his work in the future , and that T . G . A . O . T . U . will again grant him health

and happiness . I therefore ask you to drink the health of our worthy brother , the Right Worshipful Robert J . Bagshaw , P . G . M . of Essex , and couple with the toast the name of Bro . J . R . Cover , Prov . G . Reg . The toast was received with due Masonic honours .

Bro . Cover , in responding said : I have very great pleasure in returning yon thanks for the Provincial Grand Master , and also for myself . I tmst that the health of our P . G . M . will be speedily restored , and that his valuable life will be long spared . Bro . Josep h Tanner rose and said : I have the opportunity to propose the next toast . It is that of "the W . M .

of the Bagshaw Lodge , " from the able manner in which he has worked in the Lodge of Instruction , I am led to believe he will carry out his duties as W . M . of the lodge . I now ask you to drink the health of our W . M . The toast was

enthusiastically drunk . The W . M . in rising to return thanks , said : —Brethren , I thank you all for the very kind manner you have received my name . I am highly pleased if I have in any way contributed to the welfare of this lodge , and also that of the Lodge of Instruction , and I hope to

give satisfaction in the future as W . M . of this lodge . The Chairman : I next propose " The Visitors , " and couple with that toastthe names of Bros . Velley and Hogard . In the name of the lodge I tender to them our sincere thanks for coming here to nig ht . The toast having been duly

honoured , Bro . Velley rose and said : I thank you kindly for the compliment you have just paid me , I wish you God speed in this great work , and trust you will continue to prosper . Bro . Hogard responded in brief , but very appropriate terms , at the same time wishing the

lodge every success . The Chairman : Brethren , I have now a very pleasant duty to perform , whilst proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Tinner . " I hardly know how to begin . It is highly gratifying to know that our worthy brother has manifested great exertions in

working this lodge , io-night we see the result of it , and to show our appreciation we have a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , which I shall now present to our well-beloved brother . In presenting this jewel the Chairman said : Bro . P . M . Tanner , I have very great pleasure in presenting you on behalf of the members of the Bagshaw

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Lodge , this very handsome P . M . s Jewel . It has been designed purposely for this lod ge . It g ives me a deal of pleasure to present this jewel , it being the first presentation of such in this lodge . You have gained the esteem of us all , and I trust you will live long to wear tho jewel you

have so worthily won . Bro . Tanner : Brethren , I thank you kindly for the very high compliment you have just paid me . As far as Masonry is concerned , 1 love it , and take delight in its principles . I thank you kindly for the jewel , and shall always look upon it with reverence and

respect . Wherever I may be , no matter in what lodge , it will always remind me of the very pleasant evening spent in the Bagshaw Lodge . I trust , most Worshipful Sir and Brethren , I may be spared many years as P . M . of this lodge , and see it multiply with that goodness of quality

that should always exist amongst Masons . sincerely trust that I may sec many of the brethren of this lodge pass the chair , so that they may gain the privilege 1 have . I again thank you for this beautiful present , and shall evei value it as one of the greatest of my treasures

Thc Chairman : I now propose "The Health of the Officers of this Lodge . " The Master is nothing unless he is well supported with officers . I therefore ask you to drink the health of thc officers of this Lodge , and couple with the toast the name of Bro . Reed . The toast having been

drunk , Bro . Reed responded in suitable terms , thanking the Chairman and the brethren all . The rest of the Officers responded in brief . The T yler ' s Toast brought the proceedings to a close . The pleasures of the evening were greatly enlivened

by the singing of Bro . D . King . The presentation jewel was made at thc well known manufactory of Bro . George Kenning , and was greatly admired by all the brethren present . It contained a fac simile of the Most Worshi pful P . G . M .. Bro . Robert Bagshaw .

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Royal Arch .

CARLISLE . —Union Chapter ( No . 318 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic rooms , on Monday the 28 th ult . The chapter was opened by Comps . Jesse Banning , Z . 828 , as Z . ; Slack , Z ., as H . ; P . Z . Blacklock , as J . After the admission of the

conpanions , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Murray , and proving in his favour , he was properly prepared , and duly exalted into this supreme degree , the historical , symbolical , and mystic lectures being rendered iu an efficient and highly impressive manner by M . E . C . Jesse

Banning , to whom a vote of thanks was passed , and entered on . lie minutes , for his valuable services on this and other occasions . Nothing more appearing for the good of It . A . M . in general , or this chapter in particular , it was closed in solemn form , and the companions separated , looking forward with pleasure to the next meeting of the chapter .

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Mark Masonry .

IPSWICH . —Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 70 ) .-The usual quarterly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Monday , the 28 th September , when there were present Bros . E . J . Robertson , W . M . ; the ltev . lt . N . Sanderson , P . M . M ., Past Grand Chaplain of England , ( Mark ) ; C . T . Townsend ,

P . M . M ., Past Grand Deacon of England ( Mark ) , Acting S . O . ; Emra Holmes , P . M . M ., Past Grand Inspector of Works , Acting J . O , ; W . T . Westgate , P . M . M ., M . C , ; George Cresswell , S . W . ; J . A . Pettit , Acting M . O . ; kc , & c . Tfie lodge being opened and minutes read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Jas

Turner , P . M ., St . Luke ' s Lodge , and M . E . Z . St . Luke ' s Chapter , who being accepted was duly obligated and advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Sanderson in his usual impressive and admirable manner . This being the night for the election of W . M ., Bro . Cresswell was elected to that high office b y the almost unanimous vote of

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the lodge . Bro . Walter Cuckow was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Spalding , Tyler . The ordinary business of the lodge being disposed of , the brethren retired for refreshment , and under the gavel of the W . M . enjoyed a very pleasant social hour .

BOLTON . —Rose and Thistle Lodge ( No . I-Jg ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , Church Institute , Bolton , on Thursday , istOct , when there were present Bros . John Tunnah , P . Prov . G . Mark Overseer , W . M . ; T . H . Winder , S . W . ; Thos . Wilson ,

J . W . ; J . M . Rutter , M . O . ; Jas . Brown , S . O . ; Jas . Pilkington , J . O ., It . K . Freeman , S . D . ; Thos . Entwisle , P . Prov . G . Mark Master ; C F . Matier , Past Grand Mark Warden ; G . P . Brockbank , Past Grand Mark Warden ; Robt . Harwood , P . Prov . Grand Mark Deacon ; Jas .

Newton , Prov . Grand Inspector of Works ; Thos . Morris , P . Prov . Grand Mark Sword Bearer , and others . The lodge being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . A candidate for advancement was balloted for and elected . This being the meeting for installation of W . M ., Bro .

J . H . Winder , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was installed into the chair of A ., by Bro . Matier , Past Grand Warden , and the following brethren were appointed and invested as officers of the lodge , viz . —Bros . Wilson , S . W . ; J . M . Rutter , J . W . ; Jas . Brown , M . O . ; Jas . Pilkington , S . O . ; It .

K . Freeman , J . O . ; Rev . E . J . Boiling , Chaplain . G . P . Brockbank , Tieas . ; Jas . Newton , Sec . ; Robt . Harwootl , Reg . of Marks ; S . Crowther , S . D . ; Frank Ainsworth , J . D . ; Thos . Morris , I . G . ; Chas . Walker , Tyler . The lodge was then closed .

Multum In Parbo,Or Mosonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Mosonic Notes and Queries .

I noticed by the papers the other day , that Baron Ceschi , Deputy Grand Master of the Order of Knights of St . John , has been appointed by the Emperor of Austria a life member of the Upper House of the Austrian Reichsrath . I should like to ask any Masonic member of the

titular English Langue , of the Order of St . John , what connection exists between the bodies represented by the Duke of Manchester and Baron Ceschi , and whether the latter recognise the former in any way r I ask this in the Freemason because now and again we have paragraphs in that

organ of our fraternity , having nfc-n-nce to the doings of that English Langue , emanating doubtless from Masonic members of that august brotherhood , and one would like to know how the Roman Catholic and Protestant members coalesce .

AN OLD MASON . ROMAN CATHOLICISM AND FREEMASONRY . I desire to thank our good Bro . Cowling for his note respecting the Duke of Wharton , but his Grace was not a lioman Catholic , either before , or during his Grand Mastership , but

afterwards , The Duke of Wharton , ( so Bro . Findel tells us in his " History of Freemasonry , " ( p . 14 6 , 2 nd edition , Geo . Kenning , London ) , when his fortune had become much impaired , retired to Spain , became a Roman Catholic , and ended his restless career in a Spanish Monastery . Bro . Preston , in his " Illustrations of

Freemasonry , " ( p . 168 , Spencer ' s last edition ) tells us that his Grace was diligent and attentive to his duties as Grand Master . As to the Roman Catholic Grand Master , Lord Petre , Bro . Preston declares that his amiable character as a man , and his zeal as a Mason , may be equalled , but cannot be surpassed ( p . 208 ) . W . J . HUGHAN .

The consecration of the Hemming Lodge , No . 1511 , took place at the Lion Hotel , Hampton , on Thursday last . Bro . W . Hammond , P . M ., P . G . S . Middlesex , is the W . M . ; Bro . E . Hopwood , P . M ., S . W . ; Bro . S . Hill , P . M ., J . W . A full report will appear in our next .

The Convent General of the Religious and Military Orders of the Temple and of St . John of Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , andjMalta , will take place at the Freemasons' Hall , Molesworthstreet , Dublin , on the 30 th inst .